My love affair with sleep isn’t merely a preference; it’s a need that I honor diligently. My 7-8 uninterrupted hours of rest aren’t just a luxury; they’re a lifeline that keeps me grounded and focused. So as I passionately extol the virtues of a good night’s sleep, know that it’s not just enthusiasm – it’s
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Is your glass half empty or half full? Your answer to this question could have impact on how long you will live. There is a growing body of research that an optimistic mindset can improve your health and help you live longer. A 2022 Harvard study found that women who reported positive outlook were likelier
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Looking for love? Start with fulfilling friendships Focusing on finding romantic love can be frustrating, elusive, and sometimes counterproductive. So if you are affected by Valentine’s Day Blues, Valentine’s Day FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), or even if you long ago gave up caring about this particular U.S. holiday, maybe It’s a good time to
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The ever growing variety of CBD products and health benefit claims are daunting to decipher. This installment details information and resources so that you, in conjunction with your doctor, can decide if a CBD product is something you want to try. What is CBD? From the Arthritis Foundation, CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is
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In last month’s installment we talked about Making Health Habitual through effective goal setting. This month we want to look closer at why exercise is important to our health and how we can build exercise habits painlessly into our day. Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for your health. And the
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As we wrap up 2022 the coming new year gives many a sense of renewal and the urge to make New Year’s Resolutions. Or, you may be more like me. I swore years ago never to make another New Year’s Resolution because, well, I don’t keep them! Honestly, how many people do you know who
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Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer-deaths in the world. Often, the assumption is that lung cancer is specifically a “smoker’s disease” and if we don’t smoke, we are safe. Actually lung cancer can affect anyone and there are other risks besides smoking that can lead to lung cancer. This form of cancer happens
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Exercise offers many benefits, to both physical and mental health. Exercise improves blood flow in the body, including blood flow to the brain. As your heart starts beating faster it pumps more oxygen to the brain and also stimulates neurogenesis, the production of new brain cells. Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that
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Norwegians have a concept called “friluftsliv” (pronounced free-lofts-liv). Translated, it means “open-air living”, and describes how much they value spending time outdoors or in remote locations for overall well-being, mind and body. Norway doesn’t always have beautiful weather, either. Summers can bring pouring rain. Winters are freezing cold and snowy. However, a common Norwegian expression
In December, we usually discuss proper hand washing and sanitizing. Proper hand hygiene should be practiced year round, but December is National Handwashing Awareness Month, and is also cold and flu season. This year, hand washing and hand sanitizing have been constant because of COVID 19, and rightfully so. As a result though, the skin
